ctrl+s funding news – Berlin-based ctrl+s Secures €1Million in Seed Funding

Recently, it improved its "supplier+s" tool by adding a carbon accounting module. This new feature helps companies calculate carbon footprints, identify high-emission suppliers, and work together on reducing emissions.

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On average, 80% of a company’s emissions come from its supply chain. Since companies don’t have full control over suppliers, managing emissions can be tricky. it offers a data-driven solution that simplifies CO₂ management, using statistical models and supplier data.

Johannes Scholz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of ctrl+s said, "Many companies set ambitious climate goals, but the real challenge lies in avoiding resource-intensive data collection efforts that don’t significantly bring them closer to achieving their targets. Our platform provides strategic procurement teams with a robust data foundation for precise decision-making – and the essential tool to take action and effectively reduce emissions,”.

It is already profitable and will use the funding to enhance its technology and expand its market reach.

Christian Arndt, Principal at HTGF said, “The ctrl+s team combines deep scientific expertise with practical application. They understand the challenges companies face in decarbonizing global supply chains and have the technological know-how to solve them efficiently. We are convinced that ctrl+s, with its data-driven approach, will play a key role in reducing Scope 3 emissions,”.

About Ctrl+s

Ctrl+s is a company that provides detailed insights into supply chains to help businesses with sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. They have two main products: "item+s," which measures sustainability impacts, and "supplier+s," a platform that helps engage suppliers in efforts to cut carbon emissions.